Finding a home in Amsterdam
Finding a home in Amsterdam is often described as a full-time job. With a massive housing shortage and prices that seem to climb every month, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But don’t pack your bags just yet!
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Hemelvaart and Pinksteren: Navigating the Dutch Spring Holidays
If you’ve recently moved to the Netherlands, you might have noticed the calendar filling up with public holidays this time of year.
Understanding May 4th and 5th: Remembrance and Liberation day in the Netherlands
If you’ve been living in the Netherlands during the first week of May, you’ve probably noticed a massive shift in the national mood over a span of just 24 hours.
Bringing Family to the Netherlands: The Essential Guide to Sponsoring a Short-Stay Visa
Having family visit you in your new Dutch home is a major milestone of expat life. However, before you book a table at your favorite pancake house, you need to know if this guide is actually for you.
King’s Day 2026: The Biggest Dutch Party of the Year
In 2026, King's Day falls on Monday, April 27th. Whether you are living in a bustling city center or a quiet suburban village, here is everything you need to know about celebrating King’s Day like a true Dutchie, and how to find the best local festiv
Practical Guide: Cracking the Inburgering Code in 2026
So, you’ve been cycling through the rain for five years, you’ve mastered the art of the tikkie, and you actually crave stamppot when the temperature drops below 10 degrees. You’re practically Dutch!
Important Tax Changes for Expats in the Netherlands in 2026
Living the expat life in the Netherlands comes with its share of paperwork, and keeping up with the ever-evolving tax rules is a must.
Those Blue Envelopes... Not Again! A Guide to Dutch Local Taxes in 2026
Let's be honest, seeing those blue envelopes from the Belastingdienst (tax office) in your mailbox never fails to trigger a little spike of adrenaline.
Code Orange, Snow, and You: A Dutch Weather Survival Guide
If you looked out your window this morning, you probably saw a picturesque winter wonderland. If you looked at your commute app, you likely saw something less pretty.